I've created a new AI chat door that uses free open source LLM's. What is an LLM you might ask? A LLM is a Large Language Model that is an advanced AI system that understands and generates natural language, or human-like text, using the data that is has been trained on.

The door is like using ChatGPT, Grok, Copilot etc in that you ask it a question and it provides a response based on the LLM it is using at the time. The door remembers your last interactions so there is continuity and it is like holding a conversation with a human (only smarter in most cases). You can switch between local LLMs or cloud based ones. It also has the option to use paid providers like OpenAI (ChatGPT), although I have found the open source ones to be fast and return excellent results.

Please check it out on my BBS at firesidebbs.com telnet port 23231. It is in the (X) External Programs, under the BBS Utility menu, select option (9) Open AI Chat. It is still being polished, but if you like what you see and would like to possibly help me beta test it, leave me a message. I'll be creating versions for Windows and Linux (anything that can create a DOOR32.SYS). Reply with any comments please. I know AI can be a controversial topic for some, lets try and keep the conversation focused on the door and it's practical uses for users. Thanks everyone.

Vince
--- SBBSecho 3.23-Win32
* Origin: Fireside BBS:23231 AI-WX Weather Door (21:3/223)